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    Volkswagen Polo Base (2004) price & specs

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    $25,990†
    1.4L petrol5D Hatchback5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2004 Volkswagen Polo Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a light Luxury built in Spain with prices starting at $25,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 126 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Polo measures 1465mm (57.7 inches) in height, 3897mm (153.4 inches) in length, 1650mm (65.0 inches) in width with a 2460mm (96.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1034kg (2279.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Base comes standard with 185/55 R14 front tyres and 185/55 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    51.59 - 53.19 kW/t
    51.59 kW/t
    74.24 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 litres
    260 litres
    426 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    3,897 mm
    1,650 mm
    1,465 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,897 mm
    Overall Width1,650 mm
    Overall Height1,465 mm
    Wheelbase2,460 mm
    Load Capacity456 mm

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    Base

    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $25,990†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1390
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 75.6
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 53
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 6.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 36

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 6.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 4.4

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
    Maximum Speed (mph): 107

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 126
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Platform Code: Pq24

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 36.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1030
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.5
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 270

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 56.5
    Front Track (mm): 1435
    Overall Height (in): 57.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1465
    Overall Length (in): 153.4
    Overall Length (mm): 3897
    Overall Width (in): 65
    Overall Width (mm): 1650
    Rear Track (in): 56.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1425
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Wheelbase (in): 96.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2460

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.8
    Front Headroom (mm): 986
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 958
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.4
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1383
    Rear Hip Room (in): 54.4
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1381
    Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1089
    Rear Leg Room (in): 32.2
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 818

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1490
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3285
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1034
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2280

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Center
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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